The loudest complaint about these Knicks until a few days ago — and a fair one — was that they could bully bad teams, but mostly shrank from good ones.

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For a team that has struggled internally on defense for the better part of most of the year, the Knicks' strong performance shows that the team is improving when it matters most. The victory is New York's fifth straight and sixth victory in their last seven tries.

The New York Knicks built leads throughout the night but never fully pulled away from the Denver Nuggets. However, Jalen Brunson capitalized on every open look and delivered key hustle plays, helping the Knicks grind out a 122-112 victory Wednesday at Madison Square Garden.

Nikola Jokic went for just 17 points, six rebounds and six assists, low marks for him as Denver fell short at Madison Square Garden on Wednesday.

The Denver Nuggets dropped their third game in a row, this time losing to the New York Knicks 122-112. Nikola Jokic got called for two fouls in the first

The Knicks win their fifth game in a row as they defeated the Nuggets, 122-112. Knicks Top Performers Jalen Brunson – 30 points, 15 assists, 3 3PM 5th 30+ point/10+assist game of the season Karl-Anthony Towns – 14 points,

Jalen Brunson scored 30 points and added 15 assists as the Knicks outlasted the Denver Nuggets for a 122-112 victory Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden.

The Knicks can call themselves the hottest team in basketball, extending their winning streak to five games with a 122-112 victory the Nuggets on Wednesday.

Jokic had high praise for this Knicks' squad and their championship aspirations. Jokic knows a thing or two about championship-level teams, as a champion and Finals MVP himself.

The New York Knicks have set a franchise record for points scored over a three-game span after defeating the Denver Nuggets 122-112. The Knicks, who previously notched 143 points in wins over the Sacramento Kings and Memphis Grizzlies,